Sadie Story Of The Week

The Pee Fountain Surprise…

There I was, halfway through a flawless diaper change.

Wipes ready, new diaper in hand, confidence at an all-time high.

And then, liftoff.

The second the old diaper came off, she looked me dead in the eye and let it rip.

A perfectly-timed arc of baby pee launched skyward, soaking the clean diaper, the changing pad, and because parenting is cruel, my shirt.

I just stood there, stunned, like I’d been hit with a water balloon of betrayal.

Lesson learned: the girl’s got range.

Dad Tip: Want to avoid the pee surprise? Before taking the diaper off, take a cool wipe and gently swipe above her belly button.

It often triggers a little pre-pee, so you don’t get caught in the splash zone.

Stay dry out there,

— A fellow soaked soldier in the diaper wars

Dad-To-Dad Wisdom

Quote Of The Week

"You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance."

— Franklin P. Jones

Turns out, my daughter is less of a newborn… and more of a tiny Zen master sent to test my limits daily.

Deep breaths, dads, we’re all leveling up.

Dad Hacks & Tips

The Great Ponytail Meltdown

A buddy of mine has a 4-year-old daughter who’s deep in the “I can do it myself” phase.

The other day, she insisted on doing her own hair before preschool.

“No help, Daddy. I’m a big girl.”

So he watched as she went to war with her tangled curls, aggressively brushing like she was wrestling a raccoon.

Then she grabbed a ponytail holder, twisted it around a tiny section of hair, and left the rest sticking out like she’d been struck by lightning.

She was so proud of her work.

Being a smart dad, he played it cool:

“Wow, you did that all by yourself? Amazing!”

Fast forward ten minutes. They’re in the car, halfway to school.

“Daddy… I don’t like my hair. Can you fix it?”

So now he’s parked in the preschool drop-off line, using his phone camera as a mirror, trying to salvage a ponytail like a dad in a pit crew at a toddler fashion show.

Was it perfect? Nope.

But she gave him a hug and said, “Thanks, Daddy.”

And honestly? That’s better than perfect.

Dad Gear Check

Products I’ve used and love.

_{Nanit Pro Smart Baby Monitor}

What it is: A high-tech baby monitor with HD video, sleep tracking, breathing motion monitoring, and app integration.

Why I like it: This thing makes me feel like I work at NASA Mission Control, but for diapers and naps.

The video is crystal clear, even in the dark, and it sends me sleep stats like she's training for the Baby Olympics.

Plus, I can check on her from anywhere, even during those fake “bathroom breaks” at work.

Dad Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

_{Hatch Rest+ Sound Machine}

What it is: A sound machine, nightlight, and toddler sleep negotiator all in one smart device.

Why I like it: The true MVP of bedtime. I set it from my phone, it glows like a sleep beacon, and the white noise drowns out everything, including the dog barking at imaginary threats.

It’s the only member of the household that listens to me the first time.

Dad Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Papa Poll Of The Week

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The Last Crumb

Riding The Highs & Lows

Being a girl dad means living in a world of sparkles, snack negotiations, and emotional landmines.

Some days you feel like Superdad.

Other days you're Googling "how to get glitter out of carpet" at 2 a.m.

But every time you hear “I love you, Daddy,” even if it’s through a mouthful of Goldfish, it’s all worth it.

So if today felt like a win, soak it up.

And if it felt like survival… that counts too.

You’ve got this, Dad.